America's child movie star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday evening at the age of 85. Her fans in China are also deeply saddened. Temple is just one example of movie stars that China adored, and still adores. Here's our editor's pick of the top movie stars who have influenced China.
1. Sylvester Stallone
Oh, Rambo! The first strong American man that China knew. His accented English, easily recognizable even for someone who doesn't speak English, and his eyes that never seemed to smile, makes him someone whom cannot be forgotten. He represented the strong American image, and even stirred a boxing and bodybuilding fever in China.
2.Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977)
In the 20th century, it is not too much to say that Einstein made the greatest contributions to science, and not many would disagree that Chaplin did the same for film. He was the first actor that introduced comedy to most Chinese viewers, and politically, he was also a close friend of China’s. His silent films broke the barrier of language and his form of art was recognized by all. It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today.
3. Shirley Temple ( April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014)
When Chinese audiences saw this adorable child star for the first time on screen, Shirley Temple had already lived for more than half a century. In her movies, she was always alone or in trouble, but this adorable little blonde(金发女郎) could always resolve anything with her kindness, push away the fogginess and bring about light. The brand "Shirley Temple" was a product of the Great Depression. People watched her act to forget their hardships as Temple entertained the poor, the rich, adults and children alike. Several decades later, when her films were screened in China, the effects were the same.
4. Audrey Hepburn( May 4, 1929 – January 20, 1993)
She will forever be the princess in Chinese people's hearts. Even to this day, a large number of tourists go to Rome to visit the Mouth of Truth with their lovers and eat ice cream on the Spanish Steps. Her sense of style seems to never go out of style. When she was alive, she was living perfection. Even after her death, she has remained an icon. That's something that only Audrey Hepburn is capable of.According to the passage, who was most known for comedy in China?
| A．Sylvester Stallone | B．Charlie Chaplin | C．Shirley Temple | D．Audrey Hepburn |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Sylvester Stallone taught boxing and bodybuilding and caused a fever in China. |
| B．Charlie Chaplin was China’s close friend because he introduced comedy to China. |
| C．Audrey Hepburn’s movie made the Mouth of Truth and the Spanish Steps popular. |
| D．Shirley Temple’s works can only help Americans forget hardships and enjoy life better. |
What does the underlined word “icon” mean in the passage?
| A．symbol | B．sign | C．mystery | D．heroine |
In which part can we most probably read this passage?
| A．Art | B．Columns | C．Music & Theater | D．Film &TV |
People in the United 
States honour their
parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers are now working outside home. More fathers must help with the children care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day, people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother, while a black one shows the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honour parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit cemetery ( 墓地). On these days, families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is the thought that counts. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.Which of the following is NOT a reason for parents show love and respect for parents?
| A．Parents bring up children |
| B．Parents give love and care to children |
| C．Parents educate children to be good persons |
| D．Parents pass away before children grow up |
Which do you think is true about “carnation” mentioned in paragraph 3?
A．It has only two kind s of colours |
| B．It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’Day |
| C．It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes. |
| D．People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May |
| B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past |
| C．Not all the children respect their parents |
| D．Fathers are not as important as mothers |
On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, ____________.
| A．people usually have family parties | B．everyone goes to visit the cemetery |
| C．children always go to parents’ home | D．hand-made cards are not valuable |
Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school master is very angry with me. She is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. She does not want me in the school any longer. The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette in bed. As I was smoking, I heard footsteps coming towards the room .I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking, so I threw the cigarette away. Unfortunately, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket. It caught fire.
There was a curtain near the waste-paper basket. It caught fire too. Soon the whole room was burning. The master phoned the fire brigade. The school is a long way from the town and before the fire brigade arrived, the whole school was on fire. The master said that the fire was all my fault and I must pay for the damage. She will send you a bill for about a million dollars.
I'm very sorry for this.
Much love
SarahWhy did Sarah write to his parents?
| A．He missed them very much for they hadn’t seen each other for a long time. |
| B．He told his parents what he had done in school. |
| C．He was tired of studying, and wanted to leave school. |
D．He thought he was old enough to help the m do something. |
Where did Sarah smoke?
| A．In the classroom | B．In the Dinning hall |
| C．In the street | D．In the dormitory |
Why was the school master angry with him?
| A．Because he was too naughty |
| B．Because he was too lazy |
| C．Because he caused a big fire |
| D．Because he stole something from the school |
According to the passage, what should the students not do?
| A．They should not smoke, because smoking is dangerous to them |
| B．They should not dance, because dancing would waste a lot of money |
| C．They should not make friends, because making friends would take them absent |
| D．They should not wear expensive clothes because they would waste a lot of money |
When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.
Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.
More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable.
Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk. Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind. Eat a variety of foods in moderate(适中的)amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food. If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later.
Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures. Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home. You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time. From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ .
| A．contributes to healthy bodies | B．maintains good relations with friends |
| C．is of disadvantage to health | D．saves time from cooking |
On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________.
| A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife |
| B．he would like to have a party at home |
| C．he must make an important choice |
| D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out |
The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________.
| A．people's awareness of health has improved |
| B．most people are worried about their cholesterol |
| C．calories have caused people's attention |
| D．it is important to choose your food every day |
If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ .
| A．you wouldn't have suffered any disease |
| B．you would be in good health now |
| C．you might have had much experience in life |
| D．you could have cured your illnesses |
From James Dean to Growing Pains, Hollywood has long had a love affair with the relationship between teens and their parents. As the fascination with this relationship attests, parents play a crucial role in the development of their children's personalities.
Teenagers learn by closely observing what people around them do. Parents are literally their first teachers and serve as role models. From hygiene to habits, from time management to personal manner, parents form the foundation of their children's characteristics. These tiny individual factors on our everyday behavior collectively constitute who we are.
A second influence occurs at the spiritual level. Parental treatment of children is reflected in children's relationship with others. For example, my dad was quite angry with my study habits a few years back and lost his temper.I clearly remember that I too would easily lose my cool and shout at people, often saying things I later regretted, in those difficult days.
Parents of my fellow classmates often tend to be anxious about the studies of their children, which can lead to a lack of confidence in their children. If we are boats weathering a storm as we navigate toward maturity, then parents should be our captains. It is as easy to lead us to shipwreck as is to take us ashore safely.
To be fair, the guidance and influence of our parents are not the sole factors in molding us. There are numerous examples of teens forging their own paths and becoming something of which their parents never dreamed. Even so, parents must be a fundamental force that positively influences their children. At their best, they can help to solve teenage problems with a respect for their children's thoughts. James Dean and Growing Pains in the first paragraph are described as follows EXCEPT.
| A．they are about love affairs in family life |
| B．they are mentioned at the beginning of the passage to introduce the topic |
| C．they reflect a very important role parents play in childhood development |
| D．they are typical presentations of the relationship between teens and their parents |
If parents are worried about the studies of their children, their children will.
| A．easily lose their temper | B．lack self-confidence |
| C．follow their own paths | D．tend to shout at people |
We can conclude from the passage that.
| A．teens will always be what their parents expect them to |
| B．parents' behavior influences their children both physically and mentally |
| C．the guidance and influence of parents are the only factor in molding teens |
| D．parents should be our captains when we teens are on boats in a storm |
The passage is intended mainly for.
| A．teens | B．teachers | C．students | D．parents |
Let's travel the world together
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Email:jdlxx8@yahoo. com
When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010
Self-introduction.. A 40+ male with strong physical and financial abilities. Hope to travel in
India, Singapore and Thailand for business as well as for fun.
My travel plan: Fly to Delhi and spend 3 weeks in India travelling mostly in north. Fly to
Singapore and Thailand for a few business matters and mainly for fun.
Whom I am looking for: A female to travel with me. She should be an attractive 30－40 healthy romantic lady and love travelling and relaxing.
Together for Christmas and New Year?
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Email: sofitsao@taishin, com. tw
When to travel: Dec 2010－Jan 2011
Self-introduction: I am a fit, young, looking 40 years old female, who is easy-going, fun to be with.
My travel plan: Would like to go somewhere hot－Cuba, Africa, Morocco, and so on. Perhaps the Christmas and New Year there are more interesting.
Whom I am looking for: A male much with similar interests. A non-smoker and light drinker.
Travel in good company!
Nickname: Louise
Email: misskennedy@hotmail, co. uk
When to travel: Jan 2010
Self-introduction: 40 years old, fun-loving and easy-going.
My travel plan: I need a break and I am open to anywhere.
Whom I am looking for: A male travel companion(同伴), 24－40. A non-smoker who enjoys
outside activities. Prefer someone that speaks Spanish.
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Email: esteban407@yahoo, com
When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010
Self-introduction: I am 28 years old from London. I like to keep fit and enjoy hiking and camping.
My travel plan: I plan to visit Thailand and travel around the country to enjoy nature and the sunshine.
Whom I am looking for: Someone around my age. A male who is willing to have an active holiday. If the Londoner and his companion travel in March, 2010, they will probably be in
| A．Cuba | B．Singapore | C．India | D．Thailand |
Why does Rue Rose plan a journey with her companion?
| A．To adventure in cold places. | B．To spend festivals outside. |
| C．To learn Spanish. | D．To solve business matters. |
A lady who wants to be a travel companion can send email to
| A．jdlxx8@yahoo, com | B．sofitsao@taishin. com. tw |
| C．esteban407@yahoo, com | D．misskennedy@hotmail. co. uk |
People in the advertisements above want to.
| A．introduce their travel experiences |
| B．make friends with strangers while traveling |
| C．find proper travel partners |
| D．look for someone to look after them while traveling |